Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Top 6 national costumes announced


The spectacular Miss Universe Philippines 2026 national costume competition took place on Thursday, April 16 at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Center in Pangasinan.

This year's show, themed Water, was hosted by the reigning Miss Eco Philippines, Gabbi Carballo. The contestants took to the stage, displaying Filipino artistry through their colorful costumes.

Following the competition the costumes from Baguio City, Roxie Baeyens, Iloilo Province, Nicklyn Jutay, Negros Occidental, Alexandria Colmenares, Pampanga, Allyson Hetland, Pangasinan, Donna Nuguid, and Tacloban City, Jacqueline Gulrajani were announced the Top 6.

The grand final and coronation night for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 pageant is scheduled for May 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The new Miss Universe Philippines, who will be crowned by the current queen Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province, will go on to represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico later this year.

Photos: Proshot Concept Studion / Miss Universe Philippines

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